"Octagon" Book Signing with UFC Fighters

Come one, come all, as the UFC releases a retail version of their popular “Octagon” book. On Monday, December 15th, the UFC is promoting a nationwide book signing at Barnes and Noble book stores all over the United States. Twenty UFC fighters will be scattered across the country signing copies of the book and taking pictures at the popular literature chain store.

The original “Octagon” book was released last year and cost $2,500, while weighing over 50 pounds. The intentions of photographer Kevin Lynch was to produce a masterpiece for art patrons and UFC fans (ones that could actually afford it) alike.

A slimmed down version of the book is now being released to retail outlets by Brady Games, at a more affordable $40.

The book is packed with over 900 photos and glossy paper, taking UFC fans to places they have never seen before. The book provides exclusive coverage of not only fights, but also unique studio shots.

The most powerful feature of the book may be the ‘before and after’ photos taken of some of the UFC’s fiercest fighters just before and immediately after battle.

“The before and after photos Kevin has assembled are so compelling – and as an active art collector, these are some of the best art photos I have ever seen,” stated UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta. “That’s because a look into the eyes of each fighter before and after a fight tells a story.”

Here is a complete list of where all of the UFC fighters will be appearing: